The Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC) has called on businessman and philanthropist Femi Otedola to champion the upcoming Lagos Cycle Fest following his recent cycling activities across major cities around the world.
The commission said Otedola’s growing interest in cycling aligns with the objectives of the wellness-focused event scheduled to hold in August.
Videos shared by the billionaire from cycling sessions in Paris, Singapore and the Maldives have attracted attention online, with the Lagos State Sports Commission seeking to leverage his influence to promote healthy living and environmental sustainability.
In a statement, the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, said: “From Maldives to Singapore, and recently in Paris, Otedola has continued to apply more power to the pedal across these global cities, demonstrating physical fitness while also promoting clean mobility and zero-emission transportation.”
Fatodu added: “These important themes strongly align with the vision behind Lagos Cycle Fest, an innovative sporting initiative introduced by the Lagos State Government through the Lagos State Sports Commission in collaboration with the British Cycling Association.”
The Lagos Cycle Fest is designed to encourage physical well-being, clean mobility and conversations around zero-emission transportation.
Ahead of the event, the Lagos State Sports Commission has also partnered with British Cycling to strengthen cycling development in the state through knowledge exchange, technical support and skills transfer.
Fatodu said: “This is where an influential cyclist like Otedola is well-suited to accentuate the essence of the initiative by the Lagos State Sports Commission in amplifying the gains of active living, which is important to everyone regardless of social class.”
He added: “In identifying with his growing passion for cycling and his visible promotion of healthy living across global cities, the Lagos State Sports Commission is optimistically calling on Otedola to champion Lagos Cycle Fest and inspire thousands of Lagos residents to embrace active living, clean mobility and a healthier lifestyle.”
